FNS 110- Introduction to Funeral Service
Presents a comprehensive study of the history of funeral service, commencing with the practices of the Egyptians, early Christians, Romans, and Hebrews. Traces funeral practice from its early pagan origins to the modern practices of today. May include the study of the sociology of funeral service.
Prerequisite: Admission into program or instructor permission
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 2 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Contact Hours: 2
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FNS 111- Theory of Embalming I
Introduces the purpose and historical background of embalming. Teaches the ethics and sanitary consideration in the handling of human remains, signs and tests of deaths, and postmortem changes in the body.
Prerequisite: Admission into program or instructor permission
Corequisite: FNS 113
Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Contact Hours: 3
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FNS 112- Theory of Embalming II
Presents pre-embalming diagnosis, positioning the body and posing the features, linear and anatomical guides for selected blood vessels, and factors that influence fluid distribution and blood drainage.
Prerequisite: Admission into program, FNS 111 and FNS 113
Corequisite: FNS 114
Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Contact Hours: 3
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FNS 113- Theory of Embalming Laboratory I
Teaches the basic procedures of embalming. Presents instruments, equipment, and the types of preservatives and disinfectant chemicals used in embalming.
Prerequisite: Admission into program or instructor permission
Corequisite: FNS 111
Credit Hours: 1 | Lab Hours: 3 | Contact Hours: 3
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FNS 114- Theory of Embalming Laboratory II
Teaches through practice and demonstration of various embalming techniques. May include clinical experiences in area funeral homes.
Prerequisite: Admission into program, FNS 111 and FNS 113
Corequisite: FNS 112
Credit Hours: 1 | Lab Hours: 3 | Contact Hours: 3
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FNS 121- Anatomy for Funeral Service I
Introduces anatomy and physiology and basic terminology. Presents information about wills, tissues, and organs. Discusses the reproductive, urinary, and endocrine body system.
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Contact Hours: 3
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FNS 125- Microbiology for Funeral Service
Focuses on microscopic forms of life from a morphological, cultural, and staining viewpoint. Studies in detail causative agents of disease and their importance to a scientific approach to sanitation. Stresses the need for scientific knowledge concerning disease and its cause.
Prerequisite: Admission into program or instructor permission
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Contact Hours: 3
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FNS 126- Pathology for Funeral Service
Introduces the general processes of disease, stressing their importance to the scientific embalmer and funeral director as health guardians. Studies diseases of specific organs and organ systems with emphasis on the significant structural changes involved and the embalming problems they present.
Prerequisite: Admission into program or instructor permission
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Contact Hours: 3
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FNS 198- Seminar and Project
Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student's occupational objectives and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field. This course focuses on alternate disposition choices and includes Crematory Operators Certification.
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 3
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FNS 211- Restorative Art I
Presents surface contour; the influence of the bone structure on facial form; and the effect of the facial muscles on the wrinkles, grooves, and folds of the face. Teaches the treatments and techniques for restorations. Introduces wax and non-wax treatments such as swellings, feature corrections, and hair restoration. Studies lip-waxing techniques and the modeling of various forms of the mouth and eyes. Teaches the rudiments of cosmetic knowledge and techniques through lectures, demonstrations, and student participation.
Prerequisite: Admission into program or instructor permission
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Lab Hours: 2 | Contact Hours: 4
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FNS 212- Restorative Art II
Studies color principles and their application to funeral work and the funeral establishment. Teaches the basic principles employed in recreating the personalized form and dimensions of each facial feature when restoration is necessary. Focuses on problem cases which require illusory corrections, matching wax color skin, and the masking of small and extensive discolorations. Teaches feature construction with restorative wax through demonstrations and laboratory practice.
Prerequisite: Admission into program and FNS 211
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Lab Hours: 2 | Contact Hours: 4
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FNS 231- Principles of Funeral Management I
Introduces the basic social, religious, ethical, and psychological factors that influence funeral service. Teaches telephone techniques and etiquette and acceptable funeral terminology. Studies the various types of religious, fraternal, and military funeral services.
Prerequisite: Admission into program or instructor permission
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 4 | Lecture Hours: 4 | Contact Hours: 4
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FNS 232- Principles of Funeral Management II
Teaches merchandising, the principles of buying and selling and the techniques of making funeral arrangements. Studies the construction and proper selection of casket, room arrangement, and Social Security and veterans' benefits. Focuses on modern funeral establishment management techniques and procedures.
Prerequisite: Admission into program and FNS 231
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 4 | Lecture Hours: 4 | Contact Hours: 4
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FNS 236- Funeral Service Law
Focuses on the duties, rights, responsibilities, and liabilities of the funeral director and embalmer. Teaches building and zoning ordinances relating to the funeral establishment, tort liability, cemetery law, wills, and the administration of estates. May include the study of state laws as they pertain to funeral services.
Prerequisite: Admission into program or instructor permission
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Contact Hours: 3
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FNS 270- Funeral Service Review
Prepares the student for national and state licensing examination in funeral service. Reviews all materials that will be covered by funeral service licensing examinations. Teaches modern test-taking techniques. Requires the writing of a detailed outline of one funeral service subject which determines the final grade. This is a capstone course designed to prepare students for the National Board Examination (NBE). Completion of the NBE is a requirement for successful completion of this course. FEE: $350/$400 for the National Board Exam.
Prerequisite: Admission into program or instructor permission
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Contact Hours: 3
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FNS 295- Survey of Embalming and Disposition
Presents an overview of the embalming process and the disposition of human remains. Aspects of protection of public health, and compliance with federal, state, and territorial laws are also discussed. Use of proper terminology, limits on preparation/restoration, personal hygiene, and ethical care of remains are also covered.
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 4 | Lecture Hours: 4 | Contact Hours: 4
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FNS 298- Funeral Service Seminar
Prepares the student for national and state licensing examination for funeral directing. Covers all funeral service licensing examination materials, and provides test-taking techniques. This is a capstone course designed to prepare students for the Arts section of the National Board Examination (NBE) or State Board Examination in Arts of the International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards.
Prerequisite: Instructor Permission
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Contact Hours: 3
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